City of Lake Geneva, WI - Building permits

Building permits, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and erosion control permits, may be required for any construction, addition or alteration of any structure, including but not limited to sheds, carports, decks, porches, dormers, roof alterations, new or replacement retaining walls, signs, entrance pillars and gates, stairs and landings, and vegetation removal or grading.  Please contact your local building inspector with any questions or to determine if a building permit is required for your project.

Below you will find information on building permits for the City of Lake Geneva. You can scroll down the page or click one of the green links below to jump to a specific section.

Building Inspector information | Important checklists | Permit applications | Permit fees | Miscellaneous


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building inspector - Barney Brueger

Office # 262-249-4089
Cell #

For Inspections call office

Office Location
626 Geneva Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(Driving Directions)

Office Hours
M-F early am or by appointment

Payment
Cash or Check

building inspector - Jennifer Special

Office # 262-249-4089
Cell #

For Inspections call office

Office Location
626 Geneva Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(Driving Directions)

Office Hours
M-F 8:30-4

Payment
Cash or Check

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important checklists

Required Inspections
Know what inspections are required and when to call for them.

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permit applications

Building
Complete this form for any construction work.

Electrical
Complete this form for any electrical work.

HVAC
Complete this form for any Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning work.

Plumbing
Complete this form for any plumbing work.

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permit fees

Building Fee Schedule
This fee schedule is for information only. The final cost of the permit will be determined by the Building Inspector.

Impact Fee Worksheet
Complete this form and then contact the Building Inspector Assistant for the fees.

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Miscellaneous

Alliant Energy New Service
Use this form when you need a NEW electrical meter only. Check to see if Alliant is your provider for electrical service.

Code Enforcement Complaint
Got a problem with something? Let the City know. Send in this form.

Exterior Wall Cross Section
A handy fill-in wall section.

we Energies Electrical Rewire
Use this form when you are rewiring an EXISTING electrical meter. Check to see if we Energies is your provider for electrical service.

we Energies New Service (gas & electric)
Use this form when you need a NEW gas meter or NEW electrical meter only. We Energies is the exclusive provider of natural gas. Check to see if we Energies is your provider for electrical service.

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